Židovské obce v západočeském pohraničí po roce 1945 ve světle matričních záznamů
Jewish communities in the West Bohemian border region after 1945 in the light of registry records

Author(s): Lenka Matušíková
Subject(s): Jewish studies, Ethnohistory, Political history, Recent History (1900 till today), WW II and following years (1940 - 1949)
Published by: Židovské Muzeum v Praze
Keywords: Jewish communities; western Bohemia; registry records; post-war revival; emigration; historical context;
Summary/Abstract: The study of Jewish communities in the western Bohemian borderlands after 1945, based on registry records, reveals the demographic structure and challenges faced by these communities. The Jewish religious communities in Karlovy Vary, Mariánské Lázně, Františkovy Lázně, Cheb, and Sokolov were re-established between 1945 and 1949. These communities were primarily composed of survivors and new settlers from Slovakia, Subcarpathian Ruthenia, Poland, and Romania. The registry records provide detailed information on births, marriages, and deaths, highlighting the social and economic roles of Jews in these areas. Despite the initial post-war revival, many Jewish communities struggled with declining populations and emigration, particularly after the political changes in 1948. The records also reflect the broader historical context, including the impact of Nazi persecution and the subsequent communist regime. The study underscores the importance of preserving these records to understand the Jewish heritage in the region.

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